Published at Tuesday, September 11th, 2018 - 00:59:28 AM. Futon. By Mildred Walker.

Futons are fast becoming one of the most sought after pieces of furniture for many homes these days. Gone are the days where futons are considered to be the "Jeeps" of home furnishings. Nowadays, with updated, modern styling, and health and sleep benefits that they provide, futons are fast becoming the "Mercedes-Benz" for the living room or bedroom. In a fast-paced, busy world, we‘re seeing a need to simplify our lives through convenience. More people are dining at fast-food chains (where even salads and fruits can be purchased for the health-conscious), shoes have incorporated wheels on the soles for riding around, and almost any products you can think can be purchased online at the comfort of your own home. With that said, people have found a way to make everyday living at their own homes more convenient; by replacing their conventional couches (and in some cases, their beds) with a futon.

Some companies have turned futon in to the modern term for mattress. As with mattresses, the futon is being advertized for the different composite materials it is comprised off. Product lines for memory foam, biodegradable soy foams are abundant. This is congruent with the ancient Japanese usage for the futon. However, it has developed by having springs incorporating it, which resembles the mattress, although it is sometimes advertised as a futon. The cultural significance to the Japanese housing layout was discussed. The multipurpose advantage of the futon was outlined, and the modern innovations and advertising has been linked to a rebranding of the futon mattress today.